What is iChat?
Getting iChat effects for the mac are very simple, but first it is important to understand what iChat is. iChat is an instant messaging platform created by Apple. It is provided with every Mac. Ichat can be used for messages that contain text. iChat can also be used for video chat. There is also an option for group chatting. iChat also supports screen sharing and audio/visual sharing. iChat is supported by instant messaging platforms such as AIM, Jabber, and Bonjour. Pictures can also be taken of you or your chat buddies while using iChat. Adding effects to your pictures while chatting is one of the most popular things to do.
How do I turn effects on?
In order to have video effects for iChat, you must have the video function enabled. In order to be seen by who you are chatting with, you must have a web camera on your computer. Once your camera is turned on, there will be a green flashing light. If the light is not on, then your camera is not working. To turn on video during a chat, click the movie camera button on the chat screen. The person who you are chatting with then has to turn on the video on their computer. After this is done then you should both be able to be seen. If photobooth is installed then the effects should automaticallly show up on your iChat.
What are the iChat effects for the Mac?
There are a large variety of iChat effects for the mac. Taking the time to go through each is a very fun and easy process. There are standard effects and then effects that were added with the OS x 10.7 version of the mac. There are also backdrops that are included in the OS x v10.5 version of the mac. The iPad also offers special effects to add to your iChat experience.
Standard iChat effects for the Mac
The standard effects come with every version of the mac. The most popular standard effects are black/white, sepia, pop art, fish eye, stretch, and mirror. Another set of effects are glow, comic, colored pencil, x-ray, pop art, dent, and bulge. There is also light tunnel, twirl, colored pencil, and thermal camera.
Added Effects in version OS x 10.7
In the later version of the mac, there were many more effects added. Popular affects that were just added are chipmunk and lovestruck. There is also space alien, dizzy, blockhead, bug out, and frog. Nose twirl is also a popular effect used.
Backdrop effects for iChat
Backdrops can be used to create scenery for your iChat. The backdrops can take you to a new place and even set the mood for your picture. Some backdrop effects are clouds, color dots, and earth rise. There are also fun ones like the eiffel tower and the rollercoaster. Sunsite and yosemite are also other effects added.
iPad effects for iChat
Even the iPad version of iChat offers effects. Mirror and x-ray are both offered in this version of iChat. Thermal, kaliedoscope, normal, and light tunnel are also offered. Squeeze, twirl, and stretch are the last of the effects offered with the iPad version of iChat.
How can I get extra iChat effects for the Mac?
If you enjoy using effects, it is recommened that you expand your collection. There are almost and endless number of effects that can be added to iChat. Effects can be fun and always add to your iChat experience. There are many ways to get extra effects for your iChat. Simply doing a google search will give you dozens of websites to download from. Even Apple’s website will give you multiple effects to download for free.
After finding a website that offers effects, click download on the effect that you want. Then the pkg of the effect that you downloaded needs to be opened. An installer will then be opened up. The installer app will guide you through the installation process. The effects will then be installed and ready to use. If photobooth or iChat are open you need to restart the programs so that the new effects can be added.